It's About YOUth: Protecting the right to health
To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![COP28: Say climate crisis, think health crisis COP28: Say climate crisis, think health crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658705561_Wildfireburnsatth.jpg)
COP28: Say climate crisis, think health crisis
COP28 will include the first dedicated 'Health Day'. It's due recognition that a health crisis is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696494881_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said individuals having mental health issues need to be encouraged to seek treatment just like any other physical illness.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![PM calls for end of mental health stigma PM calls for end of mental health stigma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696909823_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM calls for end of mental health stigma
Several members of Parliament were also seen wearing green ribbons as a sign of support for the mental health awareness campaign.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![Are mental health disorders the conditions that define our era? Are mental health disorders the conditions that define our era?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665377483_TBSAKITMENTAL.jpg)
Are mental health disorders the conditions that define our era?
Throughout the world, mental health is deteriorating in a host of populations, as shown by several studies in recent years.
Tue Oct 11 2022
![How can workplaces effectively support employees' mental health? How can workplaces effectively support employees' mental health?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589437215_Office.jpg)
How can workplaces effectively support employees' mental health?
With more employees back in the office, mental health support in the workplace is now more important than ever before.
Mon Oct 10 2022
![PM Ismail Sabri calls on the people to take care of their health, protect the planet PM Ismail Sabri calls on the people to take care of their health, protect the planet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649318861_PMIsmailSabricall.jpg)
PM Ismail Sabri calls on the people to take care of their health, protect the planet
The World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 every year.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Week Ahead: 2nd Week of April
It's going to be a slower upcoming week, with little events happening at both the corporate and government fronts. But do keep an eye out on the World Health Day that is happening on the 7th of April.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Mental health: 1,797 individuals seek treatment in Terengganu Mental health: 1,797 individuals seek treatment in Terengganu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41635232985_TBSEKATAN.jpg)
Mental health: 1,797 individuals seek treatment in Terengganu
Among the services offered were psychiatric treatment, counselling and psychotherapy to individuals suffering from depression.
Tue Oct 26 2021
![WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633913632_TBKJTEDROSjpg.jpg)
WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health
World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today thanked Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![Gov't to ensure optimal, equitable health care for all - Health DG Gov't to ensure optimal, equitable health care for all - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616064295_HishamAbdullah.jpg)
Gov't to ensure optimal, equitable health care for all - Health DG
He said the COVID-19 pandemic had a deep and profound socioeconomic impact which has affected the daily lives of the people
Thu Apr 08 2021
![Mental health: King's eldest daughter launches green ribbon group Mental health: King's eldest daughter launches green ribbon group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616498029_greenribbon.jpg)
Mental health: King's eldest daughter launches green ribbon group
International patron for World Mental Health Day Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah has founded a social enterprise called the Green Ribbon Group.
Tue Mar 23 2021
![Agong, Queen wear green ribbon badge in support of World Mental Health Agong, Queen wear green ribbon badge in support of World Mental Health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602302260_HariKesihatanMenta.jpg)
Agong, Queen wear green ribbon badge in support of World Mental Health
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Raja Permaisuri Agong and Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan today wore a green ribbon pin badge in support of the World Mental Health day.
Sat Oct 10 2020
![Johor helps over 1,000 homeless to secure jobs Exco Johor helps over 1,000 homeless to secure jobs Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81601261029_MohdIzharAhmad.jpg)
Johor helps over 1,000 homeless to secure jobs Exco
The first step to be done was to place all of them in a special shelter before the effort to help the homeless to find jobs is being done.
Mon Sep 28 2020
![Dealing with distress caused by armed conflicts: The case of Marawi Dealing with distress caused by armed conflicts: The case of Marawi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/61561203510_TBmental.jpg)
Dealing with distress caused by armed conflicts: The case of Marawi
People affected by armed conflict and violence are at risk of death, displacement, loss of loved ones and weapon wounds - among others - and need care for both physical and psychological conditions.
Thu Oct 10 2019